Reborn Soul Master: The Rogue's Counterattack

"I want to thank everyone who came to celebrate my daughter's birthday." Blanche's birthday party began with a speech by patriarch Owen Douglas.

"It's really spectacular." The scale of a daughter's birthday party was unexpectedly so large. Almost all the nobles gathered at this party, which was not too much.

"It may be because of the status of the Douglas family." The nobles attending the party all looked to be about the same age as Cardin.

Perhaps because the clan leaders could not attend in person, the young nobles came in their place.

Occasionally, you can see people who look like commoners. They may be business partners or servants who deliver gifts on behalf of nobles.

"Please feel free to enjoy yourself, for the Douglas family."

"For the Douglas family!"

"For the Douglas family!" After the speech, people gathered at the party raised their glasses and shouted loudly.

"Blanche Douglas, the youngest daughter of the Douglas family, greets everyone." Then, today's host Blanche stood up from her gorgeous chair and greeted the guests.

Clap! People applauded her just for introducing herself. Cardin also watched her applaud, but Blanche didn't seem to notice Cardin yet.

"It's different from what I saw in the academy." The usually calm and indifferent aristocratic image was gone, replaced by a gentle and enthusiastic feminine image.

Of course, what impressed Cardin the most was Blanche, who was always obsessed with winning.

"I've prepared a gift. Will next semester be a little different?" Although he didn't know whether she would like it, Cardin still hoped that her obsession would be reduced a little, and he chuckled.

"To the Douglas family." Blanche ended her thank-you speech and raised her glass.

"For Blanche Douglas!" People cheered and loudly congratulated Blanche. The party officially began.

On a stage in one corner of the party, musicians began playing their instruments. Soft melodies filled the party, and people began to move around busily, holding glasses of wine.

"Let's get to the point." At this time, Lucas touched his chin and muttered to himself.

"Let's get down to business?" Why did the party start by getting down to business? Cardin tilted his head in confusion.

“Noble parties are the pinnacle of socializing.”

"Young nobles gather together, and this is when efforts to find a mate or establish a relationship begin, so to speak." Lucas then Arad also explained affectionately.

"Take a good look. The nobles' eyes move so quickly."

"They are assessing each other's position, wealth, charm, potential, and so on. Assessing whether they are worthy of being a spouse or an acquaintance." This is different from the party Cardin imagined.

Not just to celebrate birthdays, but come to the party with other purposes.

"So that's how it is?" After hearing the two people's explanation, the nobles' bright smiles seemed hypocritical.

"If I was born as an ordinary noble's child... it would be terrible." Looking back, as Charlotte's child, Cardin is also a noble.

But Charlotte did not live like an ordinary noble. He was freer than anyone else, and Cardin also learned how to live freely.

Cardin would surely feel suffocated if he had to live like the other nobles.

"It's time to begin."

"Let's get moving too." While Cardin was lost in thought, Lucas and Arad brought out wrapped gift boxes from somewhere.

“Do seniors also have to attend social events?”

"Students at the Hero Academy are themselves charisma, status, wealth, and potential." Even if they don't become Guardians, graduates of the Hero Academy will be treated the best anywhere.

"It's no lie that the mere fact of graduating means a better life than any aristocrat."

"You just need the ability to select people." After listening to Lucas and Arad, Cardin nodded in understanding and then asked another question.

"Then where are you going?"

"Give Blanche a gift, say hello to the patriarch, and enjoy the party."

"It's better to give gifts first on occasions like this. We have no intention of pursuing Blanche, so just say hello and have fun at ease."

Lucas and Arad smiled brightly and walked towards where the Douglas family was gathered.

"No need to delay the gift." Cardin took out the silver bracelet from his trouser pocket to confirm it.

"I should have wrapped it too." Seeing the beautifully wrapped gift box, the silver bracelet looked so shabby.

"But I didn't prepare it just to look good." Cardin chuckled and immediately followed Lucas and Arad.

"Anyone who wants to see Lady Blanche, please wait here." The Douglas family did not join the party immediately.

They each sat in a gorgeous chair, accepting gifts and greetings from people one by one.

The nobles lined up to give Blanche gifts, and after a brief conversation with the patriarch, they returned to the party.

"Guys who want to marry Blanche always leave their gifts last."

"This way I can chat with Blanche for a while longer." Cardin watched the Douglas family accept greetings from the nobles, and Lucas and Arad in front spoke again.

“People like us who sent gifts early were either closely connected to the Douglas family or had no interest in marriage.”

"Or you could send gifts first, show your face, and build relationships with other nobles." After hearing the two people's friendly explanations, Cardin immediately nodded in understanding.

“Is it possible to make a request in this atmosphere?” Making a difficult request during a celebratory occasion seems to ruin the mood.

"If it doesn't work here, let's find another opportunity to visit." Cardin just wanted to show his face and observe the opportunity.

"Next." The person in the maid costume looked at Lucas and said.

"Arad, come along. We did the same thing last year, right?"

"Well, Cardan, what are you going to do?" Lucas and Arad asked as they picked up the gifts, and Cardan shook his head in response.

"I'll go alone." Hearing this answer, the two smiled and nodded, and walked to where the Douglas family gathered under the guidance of the maid.

Blanche sighed and nodded as Lucas and Arad approached her.

"Looks familiar." It wasn't a disappointing gesture, but one mixed with apology, as if to say, "You guys are here too?"

“Moreover, the patriarch seems to be welcoming these two people.” The two people who presented gifts to Blanche and briefly greeted her immediately walked towards the patriarch.

The patriarch welcomed them with a gentle smile. This was not a hypocritical smile unique to the nobles, but a smile that came from the heart.

"The patriarch seems to be in a better mood?" It seems that serious topics cannot be raised in this atmosphere.

"Just a simple greeting. Wait for the opportunity." If I am with Klose, the eldest son of the Douglas family, will I have the opportunity to have a serious conversation with the patriarch?

"Next." After Lucas and Arad finished greeting each other, the maid walked over to Cardin and started a conversation.

"I'll take you there. Please follow me."

"Thank you." It was Cardin's turn. Guided by the maid, Cardin walked towards Blanche.

At the end of the red carpet, Blanche, who was sitting in a gorgeous chair, sighed unconsciously when she saw Cardin. Seeing her surprised look, Cardin smiled in his heart and walked towards her slowly.